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Sylvia Rose
Mar 30, 20244 min read
Pentagram: Drudenfuß, Five Point Star
The pentagram or Drudenfuß (Drude's Foot) is a protective sign or talisman with the power to repel malevolent magic associated with...
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Sylvia Rose
Mar 18, 20246 min read
Witches & Witchcraft: Ancient World
Witches work with occult or supernatural energies. In legend, witches are malevolent in nature. They can access realms of the Undead and...
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Sylvia Rose
Mar 9, 20246 min read
Jimson Weed, Witches & Zombies
Jimson (Datura stramonium) is among the herbs and plants of magic and healing. It's known as a flying ointment for witches, a folk...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 2, 20234 min read
German Myth & Folklore: Imps
Who's munching on the cabbage leaves? Who put the chief into mischief? Who confounds one's senses beyond belief? Imps are among the...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 15, 20233 min read
Plight of the Lutzelfrau: German Myth
On Dec 13 the Lutzelfrau comes to bring candy, fruit, nuts and gifts of light to children and households. While Lutzelfrau has pagan...
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Sylvia Rose
Jul 16, 20233 min read
Gingerbread Houses: German Folklore
Gingerbread houses are part of German folklore. Seasonal food traditions from Germany include gingerbread or Lebkuchen . Thanks to the...
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Sylvia Rose
May 18, 20237 min read
Butzemann, Witches & Nyx - Scare 'em Good
The Butzemann, witches and Nyx are all Kinderschrecken, literally 'child frights' of German folklore. The purpose of a Kinderschreck is...
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